Made a return to full fitness after a long-term knee injury just in time to take his place in Roger Lemerre's squad for Germany. Endured a torrid season with Birmingham City, being injured in pre-season training and sitting out most of a campaign that saw his side relegated from the Premiership. Twenty-seven-year-old French-born schemer who is renowned for his bite in the tackle, but is a good passer when he has time and space. Has played in Spain for Racing Santander, having started his career in France with Toulouse.